eSUN ePA-GF 3D Printing filament 1Kg
£44.55 £53.46 inc. VAT
As a intermediate loading glass fiber reinforced nylon, it’s much improved in mechanical strength, rigidity, modulus, etc comparing to pure nylon filament.
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Description
Description
The printing consumables developed based on nylon 6/66 copolymers are added with 25% glass fiber, which greatly enhances the strength and rigidity of nylon, and can be used as a substitute for metal in many occasions; self-lubricating and wear-resistant properties make it suitable for printing gears; strong Toughness and impact resistance, can be used to print durable parts; high temperature resistance, heat distortion temperature up to 120 ℃; low shrinkage, not easy to warp and crack during printing, the surface of the printed items is matte.
Properties
Heat resistance
High strength
High rigidity
High impact resistance
Abrasion resistance
High dimensional stability
Matte surface effect
Excellent printability
Filament Properties Table
3D PRINTING FILAMENT ePA-GF
Density(g/cm3) 1.35
Heat Distortion Temp(℃,0.45MPa) 120
Melt Flow Index(g/10min) 1.45(220℃/2.16kg）
Tensile Strength(MPa) 76.93
Elongation at Break(%) 21.07
Flexural Strength(MPa) 77.75
Flexural Modulus(MPa) 1714.63
IZOD Impact Strength(kJ/㎡) 14.68
Durability 10/10
Printability 8/10
Recommended printing parameters
Extruder Temperature(℃) 260 – 300℃
Recommended temperature：280℃
Bed temperature(℃) 45 – 60°C
Fan Speed 0%
Printing Speed 40 – 100mm/s
Heated Bed Optional
Recommended Build Surfaces Masking paper, PVP solid glue, PEI
Features
Flexible ——
Elastic ——
Impact Resistant √
Soft ——
Composite √
UV Resistant ——
Water Resistant ——
Dissolvable ——
Heat Resistant √
Chemically Resistant ——
Fatigue Resistant ——
Need drying √
Heated Bed Required ——
Print recommend Drying at 70℃/>12h, using hardened steel, ruby nozzle
Note:
1. ePA-GF needs to be dried (70℃/＞12H) before printing to achieve the best printing effect. It is recommended to use it with the eBOX cartridge when printing.
2. The ePA-GF line has strong rigidity and is not easy to bend. In the feeding pipe, excessive bending of the wire should be avoided as much as possible.
3. ePA-GF is very easy to grind nozzles and extruder gears. It is recommended to use hardened steel nozzles or ruby nozzles. If conditions permit, you can choose hardened steel extruder gears. If the printing time is long, the throat and nozzles need to be replaced.
4. It is recommended to set the skirt to make it better for taking the model from the forming plate.
Nylon
Overview
Highly durable, flexible material.
Nylon has high impact and abrasion resistance; offering a high amount of tensile strength whilst also being a flexible material. It is one of the most heat-stable filaments, remaining unchanged in high temperature environments.
It is hygroscopic, meaning that the filament will absorb moisture easily which will cause prints to warp and fail. This can be circumvented by keeping the filament in an air-tight, dry environment. Nylon can warp easily; depending on the printer and slicer used, some trial and error may be needed to prevent this. Printed items will degrade from UV radiation if left in sunlight for long periods of time.
Used for: Gears, Screws, and Cable ties.
Some manufacturers provide PA6 & PA12 Nylons, PA12 has increased moisture stability and is more resistant to moisture absorption. The same applies to Nylon 66 compared to Nylon 6.
Printability
Difficult
Pros
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High Strength -
Flexible Material -
Heat Resistant
Cons
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High Temperature Required -
Warps Easily -
Vulnerable to Sunlight
Recommended Settings
Print Temp
Cooling Fan Off
Temp may vary on brand
Bed Temp
Temp may vary on brand
Print Surface
Heated Bed Required
Enclosure Required
Example Prints
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Filament Brand | eSUN |
| Filament Colour | Natural |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Filament Length | 340~350 Metres |
| Filament spool weight | 1Kg |
| Filament Type | PLA |
| Filament Weight | 1Kg |
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